On November 20, 2025, the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce proudly presented its prestigious YMCA Peace Medal to The Hanley Institute, recognizing their outstanding contributions to youth and community peace-building.
The 2025 YMCA Peace Medal Recipient is… Read More »
The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce is excited to announce that a new location at 604 Goderich Street in downtown Port Elgin is opening soon, expanding access to its Employment Services, Settlement Services, and Community Initiatives programs.
During YMCA Peace Week from November 16-22, our YMCA, together with YMCAs across Canada, are celebrating the presence of peace in our communities, and reflecting on the peace-building work that happens all year both inside and outside the YMCA.
At the YMCA, we’re committed to helping everyone find support, programs, and spaces they need to achieve their health and well-being goals. To better understand if our YMCA is meeting the needs and expectations of our members, we are conducting a YMCA Member Experience Survey.
YMCA Member Experience Survey Read More »
Join us as we honour the 2025 YMCA Peace Medal Recipient(s). The prestigious YMCA Peace Medal honours people of all ages from coast to coast who are helping to build better communities by exemplifying the values of PEACE.
Join Us! YMCA Peace Medal Ceremony Read More »
FREE ACCESS for residents of the City of Owen Sound to the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce in recognition of their support in creating our beautiful YMCA Health, Fitness & Aquatics facility.
Owen Sound Partner Day – Free Access to the Y! Read More »
October 21, 2025, marks the 25th Annual Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day – a day to recognize the dedication, skill, and compassion of Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) and staff who nurture and educate our youngest learners every day.
Shaping the Future: The Unseen Impact of Early Childhood Educators Read More »
We are excited to share the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce 2024–2025 Annual Impact Report, a reflection of the incredible ways our community came together this year.
Together, We Ignited Potential in 2024–25 Read More »
September 30, 2025, marks the fifth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, observed alongside Orange Shirt Day. This day honours the children lost to the residential school system, Survivors, and the families and communities whose lives were forever changed.
Reconciliation in Action: A YMCA Commitment Read More »
We’re thrilled to introduce our new YTHRIVE fitness program. YTHRIVE is a 6-month fitness program to help make exercise accessible, achievable, and enjoyable for those new to the YMCA.
It’s your time to THRIVE! Read More »
Our emails keep you up to date on YMCA Health, Fitness & Aquatics news, events, and programs.
When you give to the Y, you’re not just donating—you’re transforming lives.
Through the YMCA financial assistance program, we provide individuals and families with access to programs that transform lives by fostering confidence, well-being, and a sense of belonging.
Donate today to help the YMCA reach its goal of $100,000 by March 31, 2025.
It’s Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity.
Our community relies on the YMCA, and the YMCA relies on donors like you.
Support your community today. Every act of generosity counts.
